Log: 8/4

The winds have been blowing perfectly to fill the ships sails, the trainees minds are being filled with the information about how the ship runs, the friendships have formed already and the water is warm for swimming. This is awesome! this is adventure.

Log: 9/4

The sun is shining today and the winds are light, perfect for a expedition ashore this morning at Rotoroa Island, to stretch the legs and play beach games. This afternoon we are setting sail for the beautiful Aotea (Great Barrier) Island where we will spend a couple of days enjoying the scenery, bush clad hills and peaceful harbours.

Log: 12/4

We have had 2 amazing days, full of challenges and fun. Yesterday we climbed to the top of the mast in the morning, then went to a beach and picked up all the rubbish off it as part of a sustainable coastlines initiative. We finished off the day with a quick snorkel in a sea cave. Today we got up early and went on a hike up Mount Hobson where we crossed a swing bridge, saw some amazing views, ate lunch at the summit and talked to our ship mates all day. The sunset tonight is stunning as we haul the rafts back onboard. We will sleep very well tonight!

Log: 14/4

We have had 2 days of sailing and learning how to gybe the ship. Individuals have taken the opportunity to learn the skills that they need such as cooking, engineering, navigation, running sail stations, steering the ship and the key points that a captain needs to know to run the ship. We have experienced some strong winds felt the ship roll under our feet, felt the spray in the air and seen lots of sea life. It is amazing seeing the trainees soak up all the knowledge that they can for a common goal.
We are able to anchor in some nice spots, sheltered from the winds over on the Coromandel peninsula where we can continue to enjoy swimming and a peaceful nights rest.

Log: 15/4

The trainees have done a superb job running the ship for 24 hours, making the decisions, setting the sails, cooking for everyone, doing the engineering and having lots of fun. They should be very proud of themselves. We are now tucked up safely at Motuihe Island for the final night of the voyage. Tomorrow we will say see you later to our new friends and head home with all the memories of our adventures together on the mighty seas. Ka kite ano